Admission Requirements for the Mathematics Major
Rigorous high school coursework with above-average grades in mathematics and/or computer science courses.
Requirements for a Major in Mathematics
Students must complete a core of six mathematics courses and one computer science class and in addition select one of three concentrations.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MA-200 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MA-201 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MA-240 | Theory of Proof | 4 |
| MA-260 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MA-310 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MA-470 | Capstone Experience | 3 |
| Ancillary Course | ||
| CS-135 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| Total Credits | 25 | |
MA-200, MA-201 and MA-240 must be completed with grades of at least C- by the end of the sophomore year. A student may only retake any of these courses at most once to increase a grade below C-; and may retake at most two of these courses to increase a grade below C-.
Requirements for the Concentration in Secondary Education
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MA-302 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MA-309 | Topics in Mathematics for Middle and Secondary Teachers | 3 |
| MA-340 | Modern Geometry | 3 |
| MA-405 | Abstract Algebra | 3 |
| or MA-410 | Real Analysis | |
| MA-360 | Number Theory | 3 |
| MA-303 | Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
It is recommended that students planning to take the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL) for high school certification also complete a physics course. A secondary education minor, 4+ in Secondary Education or Post Baccalaureate initial license program through the education department are also required for licensure as a math teacher.
It is recommended that students planning to take the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL) for high school certification also complete a physics course.
Students are required to meet with their department advisor to review their upcoming semester academic choices. A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation.
Department of Mathematics: Mathematics Major Concentration in Secondary Education Sample Timeline for Completion of Degree
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| MA-200 | Calculus I | 4 |
| CS-135 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| EN-101 | College Writing I | 3 |
| GenEd | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| GenEd | GenEd Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| MA-201 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MA-240 | Theory of Proof | 4 |
| EN-102 | College Writing II | 3 |
| GenEd | GenEd Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| MA-310 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MA-260 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| GenEd | GenEd Elective | 3 |
| GenEd | GenEd Elective | 3 |
| GenEd | GenEd Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| MA-303 | Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
| MA-309 | Topics in Mathematics for Middle and Secondary Teachers | 3 |
| GenEd | GenEd Elective | 3 |
| GenEd | GenEd Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| MA-302 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MA-360 | Number Theory | 3 |
| GenEd | GenEd Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| MA-340 | Modern Geometry | 3 |
| MA-405 or MA-410 | Abstract Algebra or Real Analysis | 3 |
| GenEd | GenEd Elective | 3 |
| GenEd | GenEd Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| MA-470 | Capstone Experience | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |
Once GenEd requirements are satisfied, students may select general requirements. Students are required to meet with their department advisor to review their upcoming semester academic choices. A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation.
Students should consult with their advisors about minoring in secondary education.